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10000 Maniacs - Greek Theatre 1993

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This is 10000 Maniacs live at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California, back on the 3rd June 1993. This concert was recorded for the Westwood One Radio Networks 'In Concert' series and was subsequently broadcast on October 25th 1993 . The band had already recorded the MTV Unplugged concert a couple of months earlier, and that was of course released as an album around the same time as this concert was originally broadcast. As was mentioned in the last 10000 Maniacs feature, Natalie Merchant had already informed the band she was leaving. This concert was part of the 'Our Time In Eden' tour that concluded with Natalie's final performance in the band a few weeks later in New York on the 29th July. Source : Soundboard (pre FM). Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@160kbps. Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie. Set: Full set. Set List: 1. These Are Days 2. If You Intend 3. What’s The Matter Here? 4. A Campfire Song 5. Like the Weather 6. How You’v

Johnny Cash - American Outtakes 1993.

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Johnny Cash was approached in 1993 by producer Rick Rubin and offered a contract with Rubin's American Recordings label, better known for rap and heavy metal than for country music. Under Rick Rubin's supervision, Johnny Cash recorded the album 'American Recordings' in Rick's living room, accompanied only by his guitar. For years Cash was often at odds with his producers after he had discovered with his first producer, Sam Phillips, that his voice was better suited to a stripped down musical style. Most famously he disagreed with Jack Clement over his sound, Clement having tried to give Cash's songs a "twangy" feel and to add strings and barbershop-quartet-style singers. His successful collaboration with Rick Rubin was in part due to Rubin seeking a minimalist sound for his songs. A number of out-takes CD bootlegs have circulated, the following comprises a sizable amount of what has surfaced and importantly the 'copy' quality is very goo

Beehive Recommends - Two From Cheap Lullaby Records

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Cheap Lullaby Records have released a couple of fascinating albums in the last week or so both very different and also superbly crafted. Josh Ottum are from Seattle, USA and have just released 'Like The Season'. It's not just the Beehive that's giving them a rather large thumbs up and unashamed plug, The Seattle Weekly recently stated - "Like the Season is one of the more adventurous musical offerings to come out of Seattle in years". I'm not going to draw comparisons with other bands, Josh Ottum have a pretty distinctive sound and for me sit somewhere between Indie and Alt Rock maybe even a few country 'tinges' here and there. Thankfully you can check them out below! Listen: 'It's Alright' Website: MySpace . Buy: Cheap Lullaby Store . MP3's at Amazon Josh Ottum We seem to have escaped from Brooklyn regarding new music (just browse the recent recommendations & spot the trend) and 'remain' in Seattle for our second choic

Jeff Buckley - The Music Faucet 1992

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By the time Jeff Buckley performed on WFMU's The Music Faucet in October 1992 some of the songs that would appear on his debut album Grace less than two years later were already well developed albeit with a few notable differences to what would become the final studio versions. His love for performing covers from an incredibly diverse range of artists and styles has been well documented and throughout 1992 those fortunate enough to catch him at cafe's and clubs in Lower Manhattan may have heard him perform an eclectic selection of covers from a range of artists including Led Zeppelin, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Bob Dylan, Édith Piaf, Elton John, The Smiths, Bad Brains, Leonard Cohen, Robert Johnson and Siouxsie Sioux. This is Jeff Buckley live on WFMU New Jersey on the 11th October 1992. Source: Soundboard. Sound Quality : Very good stereo mp3@320kbps Genre: Alternative Rock, Folk. Set: Full set. Set List: 01. Lost Highway 02. Eternal Life 03. Please Send Me

Colosseum - Live In Boston 1969

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Colosseum were one of the bands that passed me by in the late sixties & early seventies. I was probably a little to young to appreciate their music and with an overload of choice some bands just stayed off the radar screen. Colosseum were formed originally in 1968 by drummer Jon Hiseman, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith and bassist Tony Reeves, all of whom had previously been in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and played on his acclaimed "Bare Wires" album. The group was completed by keyboard wizard Dave Greenslade and guitarist/vocalist James Litherland. Colosseum were immediately signed to the Fontana label who released the bands debut "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You" which became the first of four album chart successes for the band. A change to the newly formed Vertigo label in 1969 accompanied the bands second album "Valentyne Suite". The title track was a twenty minute rock classic written by Greenslade/Hiseman/Heckstall-Smith which showc

Beehive Recommends - A Variety Of Acts & Styles !

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Right then ! The inbox has been filling up with some great new or newish artists and albums so here is a quick pick of the best that has taken my attention in the last few days... Kicking Off with Bottle Up And Go whose 'darker louder' hi energy blasts into your ears from the opening chord. Their Press says 'Crush up some shards of broken whiskey bottles and colorful confetti and put in a cannon and what bursts out is the raucous, uncaged bunch that is Bottle Up and Go. Comprised of singer and guitarist Keenan “Hot Pants” Mitchell, drummer Fareed “The Prince” Sajan, and saxophonist accompanist Andrew Carrico, Bottle Up and Go are a two-and-a-half-piece, lo-fi b lues-punk band from primitive Brooklyn, NY '. Not a bad description at all! Listen: Website: MySpace . Buy/More: (Mp3's at Amazon) Bottle Up & Go Also heralding from NYC are Jupiter One who are currently touring with Regina Spektor (until the 12th November). The band have an excellent new album called &

James Taylor - Amsterdam 1986

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This is a really fine concert recording of James Taylor back in 1986 a period in which he had put many of his personal problems of the early eighties behind him and was back on form both with albums and live concerts. The previous December he had married actress Kathryn Walker and in this concert he comes across as upbeat and enjoying himself. From the Carre Theatre, Amsterdam, Netherlands on the 24th March 1986 this is James Taylor with a superb group of musicians and singers. Source: Soundboard. Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@192kbps Genre: Country, Folk, Rock. Set: Full set. Set List: 01 Close Your Eyes 02 Something in the Way She Moves 03 Sweet Baby James 04 Wondering 05 Up on the Roof 06 That's Why I'm Here 07 Only a Dream in Rio 08 Don't Let me be Lonely Tonight 09 Handyman 10 Walking Man 11 Country Road 12 Your Smiling Face 13 Long Ago and Far Away 14 Millworker 15 Traffic Jam 16 Sea Cruise 17 Everyday 18 Only One Links: Official si te HERE . Comments: Jam

Beehive Recommends - The Wooden Sky

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The Wooden Sky undertook a month-long tour entitled “Bedrooms and Backstreets” in August, The Wooden Sky are now eager to share their experiences with audiences everywhere. With the help of producer and director Scott Cudmore, a documentary capturing the beautiful and strange reality behind the unconventional tour is being released in ten parts, with Part One & Two accessible now on Vimeo.com. When the Wooden Sky embarked on their summer tour beginning in Guelph, Ontario on July 19th, they were ready for the excitement and uncertainty they’d be sure to face along the way. Avoiding traditional venues and performances, the band continuously pleased crowds while performing old favorites along with new tunes from their album “If I Don’t Come Home You’ll Know I’m Gone” (released on August 25th with Black Box Music/Fontana North) . The documentary reveals personal insights of the Canadian musicians as they performed in unique locations, such as the hull of a boat, a canoe against rocky

Jethro Tull - Switzerland 2005

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This is hardly an exclusive for this site however this was a really fine concert by Jethro Tull , and I thought it well worth a share here. There is a pro shot DVD of this in circulation however if you are happy just to listen then, this is a good audio copy of the show. This then is Jethro Tull live at Estival Jazz, Piazza Della Riforma, Lugano, Switzerland back on July 9th, 2005. Source: Soundboard. Sound Quality: Very good stereo. Genre: Folk rock, progressive rock, blues-rock. Set: Full set. Set List: 01 Announcement (0:52.73) 02 Aqua Intro (0:21.20) 03 For A Thousand Mothers (4:49.17) 04 Nothing Is Easy (5:39.43) 05 Jack In The Green (3:08.01) 06 Serenade To A Cuckoo (3:56.28) 07 Beggars Farm (5:55.36) 08 Boris Dancing (3:56.58) 09 Weathercock (4:54.12) 10 We Five Kings (3:49.45) 11 Up To Me (4:07.74) 12 Boureè (6:15.52) 13 Mother Goose (6:39.50) 14 Empty Cafe (2:23.10) 15 Farm On The Freeway (7:07.39) 16 Hymn 43 (4:20.40) 17 A New Day Yesterday (6:09.56) 18 Budapest (11:25.06

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Holland 1980

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This is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) live in concert back on the 12th December 1980 at Rijswijk in Holland. The bands first album released in 1980 showcased the band's live set at the time, and was basically recorded by the Paul Humphreys & Andy McCluskey duo, although included some guest drums from Id drummer Mal Holmes, and saxophone from fellow Wirral (Merseyside) musician Martin Cooper. DinDisc arranged for the song "Messages" to be re-recorded (produced by Gong bassist Mike Howlett) and released as a single and this gave the band their first hit. Dave Hughes a founder member of Dalek I Love You who joined OMD in early 1980 featured in the "Messages" video. Source: Soundboard (pre AM broadcast). Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@320kbps Genre: New Wave, Synth Pop. Set: Full set. Set List: 1. Pretending to see the future 2. Almost 3. Messages 4. The more I see you 5. Statues 6. Red frame white light 7. Electricity 8. Bunker soldiers 9. E